In 1942, the Japanese invaded and occupied the American islands of Attu and Kiska. In May 1943, the Americans retook Attu in a bloodbath, and then headed for Kiska.

• 一九四二年，日本攻佔美国阿图、基斯卡两岛。一九四三年五月，美军浴血收回阿图岛，然后移师直指基斯卡岛。